1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 221

I If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusualfor a tireto "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. air goes If out of a tire, it's much more likely leak out slowly. to But if you should ever have a "blowout," here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the tire will create a drag that flat pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your off the foot accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop well out the traffic lane. of A rear blowout, particularly a curve, acts much like a on skid and may require the same correction you'd usea in skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering theway you want the vehicle go. Itmay be to very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible. -If a tire goes flat, the next part shows to use your how jacking equipment to change flat tire safely. a 5 . Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is tight. 5-22